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Legally, a child cannot be left without adult supervision unless they are at least 12 years old. There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with specific ages mentioned in their laws.
12 years of age appears to be the most common recommendation. Below in Related Links is an article entitled Home Alone Children Legal Age Limits state by state comparison with references.
One guideline from a California child welfare representative suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for a brief amount of time(such as just after school). The most common statement is that a child's maturity should be the determining factor and not just age.
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What is the legal age of leaving a child home alone for 4days?
17
Is leaving youre kids alone at home good?
No its not, leaving you're child at home is also child abuse. child abuse is like you're parent beating you up it is illegel
What is legal age child left home alone in Isle of Wight County in Virginia?
11
Can teenagers stay home alone overnight in tx?
The state of Texas does not have a minimum age law stating when a child is old enough to be left home alone. Leaving teenagers at home alone overnight, is not recommended.
How long can a 12 year long stay home alone in MD?
In Maryland, the minimum age of leaving a child home alone is 8 years. Depending on the maturity of the child, I'd say that a 12 year old can be left home alone for the daytime, but overnight, the child should be at least 15.
How old do you have to be to stop home-alone?
Most states have age requirements for leaving a child home alone. The legal age most commonly used by states is thirteen years old.
What is the New York law on leaving children home alone?
There is no legal age limit. There are only recommendations on the maturity of the child.
At what age can you leave a child at home alone in VA?
I think it sould be mostly up to the parent but it should be when the child is mature enough to handle themselves and emergency situations. They should not be left home alone for too long the first time and go over the emergency procedures with your child.You may gradually increase the time alone if it is okay with the child. DO NOT LEAVE THE CHILD ALONE IF THEY DONT WANT TO BE LEFT HOME ALONE!!!!!
In NY is neglect leaving a child of 9 home alone?
Yes it is. If you have it means two things.1) you are irresponsible2) you are a bad parent
How old can a child be before leaving him home alone in Georgia?
it is up to the discretion of the parents but it is usually not a matter of age it is a matter of maturity
Can a fifteen year old stay alone over night in Texas?
Some states have set a minimum age for which children can be left at home alone. Texas has not set a minimum age for leaving children at home, but it is best to consider the maturity and responsibility levels of an individual child before leaving them at home overnight.
What is the UK law of leaving a child home alone?
There isn't a set age at which you can leave your child alone, but it is a crime to leave a child if doing so puts them at risk. It is up to the police and social services to decide, on a case by case basis, as to whether there was any risk to the child.
